Business

When everybody is trying to raise money for a good cause, nonprofits have to stand out.

Avi Kahn is President and CEO of Hilti North America , a position he rose to in just 12 years. “I started at an entry level position in sales,” says Avi Kahn, CEO of Hilti North America.

Photos by Alyssa Vincent Walking with Roger Staubach through the sleek Cowboys’ world headquarters at The Star in Frisco, it’s impossible to ignore the wide eyes and goofy grins of employees and unsuspecting visitors alike.

Ruby Bhandari; photo by Cori Baker How Ruby Bhandari turned her passion into a business I arrive at the Dallas-based Silk Threads studio in the middle of a crazy week; they are preparing for an impending charity gala and a fashion show in Las Vegas.

On the first floor of 7600 Windrose Avenue, the morning is as undisturbed as a glassy lake. On the second, faint music begins to drift down from above. And then on the third, Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feelin’” is party-loud. It’s 9 a.m.

Mission: Possible This is no spy thriller. This is Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere— unscripted. We sat down with Plano’s chief ambassador to talk about why he took on this role, his journey thus far, and his vision for Plano 3.0.

Barnes and Noble has made a bold business move: introducing beer, food and wine.

Planoites, Jeff and Elizabeth Fenter just opened Make Your Mark Studios in East Plano. It is the first acting/arts and crafts studio in the area to offer kids and adult classes for all levels of ability and interest.

Lulu on being her own boss: “Hold yourself accountable. No one’s holding you accountable except you.” For Lulu Amin, there’s no such thing as a normal day.

When Mark Lawson, turns on The Today Show and sees Emma Stone with a Gucci purse in the crook of her elbow, he knows his team has scored a win.